Install Our Caring Circle
Caring Circle works in any browser. On Android, get the app from Google Play; on iPhone and computers, install it from the browser for push notifications, full-screen launch, and your own icon. Pick your device below.
Choose your device
Each guide is short and step-by-step.
iPhone (iOS Safari)
Install from Safari's Share menu. Required for push notifications on iPhone (iOS 16.4 or later).
iPhone guide →Android (Google Play or Chrome)
Get the app from Google Play, or install from Chrome if you want push notifications today — they aren't in the Play app yet.
Android guide →Desktop (Chrome / Edge)
Install from the address bar to get a dedicated window, no browser chrome, and a Start menu or Dock entry.
Desktop guide →Why install?
It's the same Caring Circle, with a few things that work better once it's installed.
Push notifications
Hear it the moment something changes — you're the backup and the main helper stepped back, or a sibling joined the circle. Push comes from the web version: the Home Screen app on iPhone, Chrome on Android, or any browser on a computer. It isn't in our store apps yet.
Home-screen icon
Caring Circle sits next to Mail and Messages. One tap in, instead of typing the URL or hunting for a Safari tab.
Full-screen launch
No browser bar, no clutter. The app opens like Calendar or Reminders — just Caring Circle, edge to edge.
Free, either way
Get it from Google Play, or install straight from the web with no store account and no download. Both are free.
Common questions
Do I need to install Caring Circle to use it?
No. Everything works in the browser. Two gaps: push notifications on iPhone need the Safari install, and our Google Play app doesn't have push yet — Chrome on Android does, today. Most families end up installing on their phone anyway because it's the quickest way to reach the app.
Will installing cost me anything?
No. Installing is free on every device, and Caring Circle's Free plan stays free after install — installation doesn't change anything about your account.
What if I install on more than one device?
That's fine — install on every device you use. You sign in once on each one, and everything stays in sync.
How do I uninstall later if I change my mind?
Same way you'd remove any app: long-press the icon and choose Remove (iPhone / Android) or right-click and choose Uninstall (desktop). Uninstalling never affects your data — sign back in from the browser any time.
I want to install but my device isn't listed.
Most modern browsers support installing web apps. If you don't see an install option, try Chrome (Android, desktop) or Safari (iPhone, iPad, macOS) — those are the most reliable. Still stuck? Email support@ourcaringcircle.com.